Video calling technology has been available for a while already. For example, 3G video calls have been available in the Philippines for several years. But the recent introduction of Apple’s iPhone 4 mobile phone that sports a front-facing camera has made video calls more popular in the US where video calls via mobile phone has just began to enter the mobile mainstream. Fring’s recent release of its iPhone 4 app that enables video calls on the iPhone 4. This has catched fire so much so that Fring is now head to head with Skype.

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Fring is a very popular VoIP application with other features such as instant messaging and video calls. The good news is that Fring is now also on the iPhone 4. This enables iPhone 4 owners to make video calls not only to other iPhone 4 owners but also to other smartphone users.

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With the increasing use of connected phones, especially with its higher resolution screens, instant messaging on mobile phones has increased in popularity. Mobile network providers has also opened up their networks to encourage people to use their cell phones to connect to the Internet. I compiled a list of available instant messaging software applications that you can install/use on your mobile phone so that you can communicate with your online buddies, friends and family. Some has even provided support for the popular social networks like Twitter and Facebook.

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